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Body Side Molding Removal

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cribb, Nov 13, 2022.

  1. Nov 13, 2022 at 1:34 PM
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    Cribb

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    Cribb [OP] Once it hits your lips, it’s so good.

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    Hey All,

    Pretty sure I know the answer but wanted to confirm before removing. Is this black body side molding only held on with 3M tape and not clips? I can’t stand this molding after seeing all these trucks without it. First pic is mine and second is what I want mine to look like. Thanks!

    523A31D3-16B0-43CF-B6EB-B2ED98817123.jpg
    A6064105-A878-4A0A-A0AA-65024DAD2019.jpg
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2022 at 3:18 PM
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    mechanicjon

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    No clips
     
    mechanicjon, Nov 13, 2022
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  3. Nov 13, 2022 at 3:24 PM
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    Cribb

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    Cribb [OP] Once it hits your lips, it’s so good.

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    ok thanks!
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2022 at 6:37 PM
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    none so far
    I've been looking for some fenders for my 96, where ya get those?
     
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  5. Nov 14, 2022 at 3:39 AM
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    Cribb

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    Cribb [OP] Once it hits your lips, it’s so good.

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    They were actually on the truck when I bought it. I believe they are Bushwacker flares.
     
    Cribb, Nov 14, 2022
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  6. Nov 19, 2022 at 5:37 AM
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    Cribb

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    Cribb [OP] Once it hits your lips, it’s so good.

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    So new question. Should I remove the molding? Every picture of a 95-97 1st gen I see does not have molding. Mine is a rarity apparently. I’m not too fond of the molding based on all the pics I see. What’s the TW consensus? Should I keep or remove?
     
    Cribb, Nov 19, 2022
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  7. Nov 19, 2022 at 3:09 PM
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    I'd leave it. Looks good and yeah, don't see them that often. Take care of it :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    The moulding was an Toyota oem accessory held on with 3m adhesive only.

    I put it on myself back on my old truck, which was black, so it didn't stand out as much as against the white color that you got...

    I don't think that it was a factory installed option, but I ain't a Toyota salesman.

    Heat gun, fishing line, and goo gone may get it off but I have only read about that process on TW. I'd just plastidip it if I wanted to change it's color without removing it.
     
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  9. Nov 20, 2022 at 5:12 AM
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    Cribb [OP] Once it hits your lips, it’s so good.

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    Appreciate the responses everyone. I’ll have to take some time as I can’t decide. Leaning towards removal tho but not 100% decided. The ones I see without the molding look so clean.
     
    Cribb, Nov 20, 2022
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  10. Nov 20, 2022 at 5:24 AM
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    Looks fine like it is to my eye.
     
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